JOINT MEDIA RELEASE - The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are excited to announce the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards.

This annual event shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of individuals, teams and businesses committed to improving lives in the community. The awards provide a unique opportunity to recognize the exceptional dedication and innovation in the social services sector.

“Nominations are now open for the 2025 Passionate Heart Awards, offering a heartfelt way to honour the determined efforts of those who work to make our community a better place. We look forward to this event each year to celebrate their passion and impact,” said Anna Stewart, Chair of the Passionate Heart Committee.

“Our region is filled with individuals and teams who go above and beyond to support others and strengthen our community. These awards provide a chance to highlight and celebrate their remarkable efforts, which often go unseen but have a lasting impact,” said Amy Easterbrook, Supervisor, Child Youth and Family Program with the County of Grande Prairie.

Award Categories:

• Exceptional Service: For front-line staff with two or more years of experience in:
  • Policing Services
  • Child and Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Social Services
  • Education
• Exceptional Team: For non-profit social agencies or human services teams.
• Business Award: For businesses providing outstanding community support.
• Chris Henderson Lifetime Service Award: For individuals with 10+ years of exceptional service in the social sector.

Nominations open November 28, 2024, and the deadline to submit is January 17, 2025. Nomination forms and additional details are available at cityofgp.com/passionateheart or countygp.ab.ca/passionateheart.

Event Details:

The awards will be presented during the Passionate Heart Celebration on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Bonnetts Energy Centre in the City of Grande Prairie. Tickets for the luncheon are $30 and can be purchased at www.bonnettsenergycentre.com starting on December 8.

The Passionate Heart Committee is thankful for Bonnetts Energy Centre for donating the venue. 

All members of the community are invited to join in recognizing and celebrating the passionate hearts who make the region a better place to live.